Parts
The bottom part of the carburetor is called the ____.
(four letters)
Bowl
The shape of the __________ creates an area of _____ pressure.
1. Venturi
2. Low
Yes.
What classes does Mrs. Dove teach?
Welding 1, 2, 3, 4
Small Engines
The __________ is a cylindrical part that moves up and down.
Piston
The top half of the carburetor is called the _________.
(seven letters)
Venturi
The air bleed allows ______ to be mixed with _______.
1. Air
2. Fuel
You take apart your weed-eater, replace the fuel bulb, and put it back together. You turned some screws that did not seem to do anything or go anywhere. When you crank your weed-eater up, it is idling WAY too fast.
What do you need to do?
Adjust your idle speed.
How many times has Mr. Heard confused Ms. Clark as being a student?
3
The ____________ regulate the flow of air and fuel into the cylinders and exhaust gases out of the cylinders.
Valves.
The ________ maintains a constant level of fuel in the float bowl.
Float.
The blend of ________ and ______ is routed to the ______________ chamber to be burned.
1. Fuel
2. Air
3. Combustion
After a short drive, you pull into a parking lot and put the car in neutral. Instead of the smooth, consistent idle you're used to, the engine begins to sputter, the RPMs fluctuate up and down, and the car shakes slightly as it tries to stay idling.
Give me one possible reason the car may be doing this, and what your first step in fixing it might be.
Possible Reasons: Dirty or Clogged Carburetor Jets, Vacuum Leak, Idle Mixture Adjustment, Choke Issues, Idle Speed Set Too Low
First Step: Clean the Carburetor, Adjust the Idle Mixture, Set the Idle Speed, Check the Choke, Inspect for Vacuum Leaks
How many animals are in the shop?
100 bonus points if you name all of them.
8
The _____________ ____ connects the piston and crankshaft.
Connecting Rod.
A ___ _____ ________ forces air into the float bowl, increasing air pressure and forcing fuel up the nozzle.
Dry Bulb Primer
The flow of the fuel-air mixture is controlled by the ________ valve.
Throttle
Your car is consuming more fuel than usual, and after just a short trip, the fuel gauge is already down much lower than expected. You’re puzzled because you haven’t changed your driving habits, and the car seems to be running fine, but the mileage is poor.
Give me one possible reason the car may be doing this, and what your first step in fixing it might be.
Possible Reasons: Rich Air-Fuel Mixture, Faulty Float, Vacuum Leaks, Dirty or Clogged Carburetor Jets, Incorrect Timing or Idle Speed
First Step: Adjust the Carburetor’s Mixture and Idle Speed, Inspect the Carburetor’s Float, Check for Vacuum Leaks, Clean the Carburetor Jets, Test and Adjust the Ignition Timing
On August 28th, 2024 - Auburn Football played against Narrows.
Who won the game, and what was the final score?
Auburn won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
46 - 0
The __________ __________ sits on top of the cylinder block and houses the valves, rocker arms and the ignition elements.
Cylinder Head.
The purpose of a __________ is to:
Maintain a speed selected by operator
Prevent over-speeding and engine damage
Limit low and high speeds
Governor.
Air enters the ___ of the carburetor, is mixed with ____, is fed through carburetor passages and sprayed into the airstream.
2. Fuel.
You pull into your driveway, turn off the engine, and leave the car parked for a while. Later, when you try to start it again, the engine cranks but refuses to fire up. After several attempts, you notice the engine smells strongly of gasoline, and the spark plugs seem to be wet with fuel. You realize the engine is flooded.
Give me one possible reason the car may be doing this, and what your first step in fixing it might be.
Possible Reasons: Over-priming the Carburetor, Faulty Choke, Carburetor Fuel Bowl Level Too High, Failed or Worn Accelerator Pump, Engine Cranking Too Long Without Starting
First Step: Wait for the Fuel to Evaporate, Check and Adjust the Choke, Verify Float Adjustment, Dry Out the Spark Plugs
How old is Ms. Clark?
37
No other answers will be accepted.
The _____________ plays a pivotal role in the engine by coordinating the crankshaft and camshaft rotation.
Timing Belt